Friday, June 02, 2006

Loss in the family

My Uncle Ben passed away yesterday afternoon. I felt really close to him. He's been in my life my whole life. When I was 7 he cut off a pool cue so I could play pool. There's distant relatives and theres close relatives. He was a close relative to me.
My Mom is putting my Dad in a home where they can take care of him. He has lost his memory and can't walk. Hopefully if the they can stop the brain bleeding, he will get better. They can't find the cause.
It has always made me uncomfortable to come across blog entries of th is type. I didn't ever suppose I'd be posting one.

7 Comments:

Blogger Jona said...

I never know what to say when I read a post like this, but then I doubt anyone can say anything to really make you feel better. But know that you and your family have my sympathies, and you're in my thoughts. Take care.

June 02, 2006 6:58 AM  
Blogger Renee said...

Sorry about that, MarkD.
I'll keep your family and you, of course, in my thoughts and prayers.

June 02, 2006 9:53 AM  
Blogger Carnealian said...

Mark, sorry for your loss and that your dad isn't doing well.

June 02, 2006 3:05 PM  
Blogger Daisy Mae said...

I am sorry to hear about your uncle and also about your dads health problems. Life is far too short.

June 02, 2006 3:17 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Life is tough...

June 02, 2006 6:30 PM  
Blogger Southern Sweetheart said...

Sorry to hear of your loss and of your dad's illness. I'll keep you guys in my thoughts and prayers.

June 02, 2006 9:59 PM  
Blogger Cindy N. said...

I am sorry about your Uncle and your Dad. I hope your Dad will recover. My Dad had Alzheimer's Disease and it is a very sad disease. I will keep your Dad & Mom and you in my prayers.

June 03, 2006 10:40 PM  

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